16 Del. Admin. Code § 4202-3.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4202-3.0 - Report of Outbreaks and Potential Causes of a Public Health Emergency

3.1 Outbreaks. Any health care provider, having knowledge of any outbreak of any reportable disease, cluster of any illness which may be of public concern, or any unusual group expression or individual case of a disease of public concern as determined by the Division Director, is required to report such occurrences within 24 hours to the Division Director or designee.

3.2 Public Health Emergencies

3.2.1 A health care provider or any other person having knowledge of a public health emergency shall immediately report all cases of persons who harbor any illness or health condition, or symptoms of said illness or health condition, that may be potential causes of a public health emergency. The Division Director or designee may declare certain illnesses or health conditions as public health emergencies, which shall be reported.

3.2.2 A pharmacist shall report any unusual or increased prescription rates, unusual types of prescriptions, or unusual trends in pharmacy visits that may be potential causes of a public health emergency. Prescription-related events that require a report include:

3.2.2.1 An unusual increase in the number of prescriptions to treat fever, respiratory or gastrointestinal complaints;

3.2.2.2 An unusual increase in the number of prescriptions for antibiotics or other pharmaceuticals or sales of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals; and

3.2.2.3 Any prescription that treats a disease that is relatively uncommon or may be associated with terrorism.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4202-3.0

9 DE Reg. 1188 (02/01/06)
23 DE Reg. 665 (2/1/2020)
27 DE Reg. 863 (5/1/2024) (Final)